Dr Masashi Ura

Dr Masashi Ura is a highly experienced cardiothoracic surgeon with a passion for helping patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. His career spans over two decades, with specialist training that he received in Japan, before he underwent an extensive cardiothoracic fellowship at St George Hospital in Sydney and earned FRACS in 2005. Later, he started working as a consultant at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, where he performs over 200 open-heart surgeries each year, including complicated procedures such as mitral valve repairs.

Dr Ura is a leading expert in several specialty areas of cardiothoracic surgery, including valve repair, video-assisted thoracic surgery, thoracic aneurysm repair, and off-pump CABG for high-risk patients. He has particular expertise in repairing mitral valve issues, including the repair of myxomatous valves, infective endocarditis, mitral annular calcification, as well as selected rheumatic heart valves. With Dr Ura's clinical experience and advanced surgical skills, he provides prompt and comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with a focus on the individual needs of each patient.

Dr Ura is dedicated to the development of his field and has contributed to numerous published studies. He is well-reputed by his peers and commits himself to improving the quality of life of his patients. Patients dealing with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions seeking a highly experienced and compassionate surgeon will find their ideal surgeon in Dr Masashi Ura.